Well, I just did it. I signed up for a sprint Tri. The last time I did one was 1999. Wow, hard to believe it has been that long. I had to stop due to various injuries and my left ear bothering me when I swim, even if I wear ear plugs and a cap. It still hurts whenever I swim So I have a few quick ?s since I have not done one of these races in 10 years... Do you have any ideas/suggestions for me to prevent water in my ear? I used wear my bathingsuit and shorts during the bike and run portion ...it was okay although not very supportive. What do you wear for the shorter races? How do you designate your spot in the transition area? People used to have balloons. I usually tried to remember. I have both a Cross bike and a road bike...I am trying to figure which bike would be best.

I am pretty psyched about this, the last time I raced was in 2001 during a 10 mile race. I have been out of the racing scene during my climbing years. My ultimate goal, which has been since I was about 10 has been to complete a IM. Who knows, maybe next year a HIM and a few years after that the big one.